Talk series on ‘Banarasi Handloom’ begins July 26

VARANASI: Bharat Kala Bhavan and Centre of Textile Design, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are jointly organizing an interactive talk series on ‘Banarasi Handloom’ starting from July 26 to August 4, and an exhibition on August 7 to commemorate the 6th National Handloom Day.
According to BHU spokesperson Rajesh Singh, the talk series will include National Award winner ‘Ustad Weavers’ Haji Shahid Junaid, Peer Mohammad, Naseem Ahmad and Shahid Ansari, who will be sharing their experiences on Banarasi brocades, Jamdaani, Baluchari and Gyasar techniques.
The main aim behind the talk series is to celebrate the different styles and techniques behind the Banarasi sarees. The entire programme will be held at the exhibition hall at Bharat Kala Bhavan adhering to the Covid-19 protocols.
This event will also be telecast live on the Facebook page of Bharat Kala Bhavan along with a live Instagram session. Every episode will be uploaded on the official YouTube channel of Bharat Kala Bhavan for the people who missed the live show.